DIY Duct Tape Halloween Door Mat

A little while back, I was contact by the fine folks at Scotch® Color & Pattern Duct Tape and asked to take part in a Halloween challenge of sorts. Basically, they provided the supplies and I got to get creative.

I have to say, I’m pretty pleased with the end result. You should try it – it’s definitely a conversation starter and is sure to impress the kiddos as well as your friends. It’s also a great way to teach the kids about upcyclying and only requires a few supplies.

You’ll need:

a well-worn doormat (preferably the one you were getting ready to pitch)

Use the straight edge to cut all around the silhouette and remove the excess tape.

Repeat this process with each quadrant

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Then line up the black silhouette pieces on top of your doormat. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, the tape is very forgiving. If you don’t get it lined up perfectly, you can just add another piece of black tape on top.

The last step is to cut out a spooky message and apply it to the top of your silhouette.

I added a few black stripes on each side for visual balance and used glow-in-the dark tape for the wicked smile and the, “Boo!”. It’s quite the creepy look in the dark – perfect for Halloween.

This post is a collaboration with Scotch® Color & Pattern Duct Tape, all opinions are 100% my own.

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